indulge
/ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒ/ verb B2- To yield to a temptation or desire. · He looked at the chocolate but didn't indulge.· I indulged in drinking on the weekend.
- To satisfy the wishes or whims of. · Grandma indulges the kids with sweets.· I love to indulge myself with beautiful clothes.
- To give way to (a habit or temptation); to not oppose or restrain. · to indulge sloth, pride, selfishness, or inclinations
- To grant an extension to the deadline of a payment.
- To grant as by favour; to bestow in concession, or in compliance with a wish or request.
He/she/it indulges · Past indulged · Past participle indulged · -ing form indulging
Verb forms
- Base form
- indulge
- He/she/it
- indulges
- Past
- indulged
- Past participle
- indulged
- -ing form
- indulging
From the library
Concealing his sad plight under a merry guise, the Fox indulged in a lavish praise of the water, saying it was excellent beyond measure, and encouraging him to descend.
Ought I not to be acknowledged as King of all the collected beasts?” While he was indulging in these proud thoughts, a Lion fell upon him and killed him.
A Fox seeing him sitting so long and learning the reason of his doing so, said to him, “You are indeed, sir, sadly deceiving yourself; you are indulging a hope strong enough to cheat you, but which will never reward you with enjoyment.”
It is full of fine oats, which I have left untouched for you, as you are a friend whom I would love to hear enjoying good eating.” The Horse replied, “If oats had been the food of wolves, you would never have indulged your ears at the cost of your belly.”
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